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Position Title
Research Ecologist
Agency
Geological Survey
Announcement Number
USGS-SAC-24-12512639-DE-MW Opens in new window
Open Period
Tuesday, September 3, 2024 to Friday, September 13, 2024
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Eligibilities
Please mark "YES" to all eligibility options below for which you wish to be considered. We can only verify eligibility options for which you claim and provide proper documentation. Please see the "Required Documents" section of the announcement for specific requirements. (limit characters)
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
2. Are you a current Department of the Interior employee who meets the definition of surplus or displaced from a position in the competitive service that makes you eligible under the Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)?  If yes, please confirm that you meet all the following eligibility requirements:
  • This position is in the same local commuting area as the position of record from which you will be separated; and
  • This position is at a grade level no higher than the grade of the position of record from which you will be separated; and
  • This position has no greater promotion potential than the position of record from which you will be separated; and
  • You have a current performance rating of record of at least fully successful or the equivalent; and
  • You have not yet been separated. 
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3. Are you a current or former employee of a Federal agency (other than the Department of the Interior) who meets the definition of displaced from a position in the competitive service that makes you eligible under the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP)?  If yes, please confirm that you meet all the following eligibility requirements:
  • This position is in the same local commuting area as the position of record from which you were separated; and
  • This position is at a grade level no higher than the grade of the position of record from which you were separated; and 
  • This position has no greater promotion potential than the position of record from which you were separated; and
  • Your last performance rating of record was at least fully successful or the equivalent; and
  • You were separated from your position of record less than one year ago.    
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Preferences
1. Select the location(s) you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location. (limit characters)
2. Would you accept a term appointment? (limit characters)
Assessment 1
Please select the responses to the questions below that best describes your experience as it relates to this position. (limit characters)
1. Basic Requirements for GS-0408: Choose the one answer that best describes your education and experience as it pertains to the mandatory basic requirements for Ecologists.
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2. GS-12: In addition to meeting the Basic Requirements, you must have professional experience, graduate education, or a combination of professional experience and graduate education. Select the one response below that best describes your education and experience.
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3. Understand the structure, function, and dynamics of predominant dryland ecosystems of the southwestern U.S., including grasslands, shrublands, and woodlands.
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4. Understand the scientific principles and practices of plant restoration ecology.
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5. Organize and lead team activities in the biological science areas of ecology, botany, and vegetation mapping.
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6. Apply professional knowledge of how natural and land-use disturbances, climate, and other environmental factors influence populations, communities, and ecosystems.
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7. Perform work in difficult mountainous terrain under extreme weather conditions, sometimes for long hours, utilizing advanced safety precautions and capabilities for self-rescue.
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8. Coordinate and oversee the work of lower grade biologists, technicians, and/or students.
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9. Train other field personnel in plant and soil measurement techniques used in restoration ecology.
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10. Manage, organize, and track extremely large numbers of field collected soil and vegetation samples and the complex data generated by the analysis thereof.
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11. Conducts statistical tests with biological data including analysis of variance, regression, and multivariate (e.g., principal components and canonical correlation) analyses.
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12. Design, develop, and conduct spatial analyses, spatial data manipulation, or product generation systems on restoration projects using GIS.
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13. Utilize ability to synthesize, manipulate, and analyze large datasets, and utilize computer software and databases in order to evaluate ecological hypotheses, especially those pertaining to restoration.
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14. Prepare graphs for scientific reports, manuscripts, and scientific presentations.
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15. Prepare oral and written scientific documents for scientific conferences, reports, and peer-reviewed publications.
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16. Use both oral and written communications skills to convey technical information effectively, concisely and clearly to persons with varied backgrounds.
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17. Write scientific documents and journal articles related to restoration ecology and monitoring.
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18. I certify, to the best of my knowledge that all the information in my application is true, and that I have truthfully and accurately represented my work experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and education. I understand that providing false or fraudulent information may be grounds for not hiring me or for firing me after I begin work. I also certify that I have read the entire vacancy announcement; that I have reviewed my answers to the eligibility questions for accuracy; and that I understand what supporting documentation, if any, is required for submission and when it's due.
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